Origin and meaning of tattooing poker cards

Letter tattoos on fingers

Surely you have ever seen someone with a tattoo of poker cards on their body, if not live, to through images. Have you ever wondered the meaning of this design? I do, as a curious person that I am, and today I want to share what I have discovered with you.

There is a very special play, that of black aces and black eights, known as "dead man's hand”. This comes from year 1876 moment in which a poker player died during a card game, because of a gunshot, in the town of Deadwood in Dakota. According to legend, the fifth letter was never known and since then the Bill's move It is one of the most frequent tattoos among lovers of this game.

A las poker cards they are considered good luck charms. Card games usually depend on the skill of the player and the luck that we can have, and truth be told, who doesn't need a little bit of luck in your life occasionally?. The cards also appear as tattoo designs that warn of the dangers of gambling, since they are considered a part of the bad life that can destroy a person. These designs are sometimes accompanied by balls, pool cues, or dice, as well as horseshoes, as a symbol of betting on horse racing.

From what you see, the letters in our body can have two meanings, to remind us of a bad way or to give us luck. Obviously that will depend on each person. We hope that if you wear a tattoo of this style is to attract good luck.

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Poker Card Tattoo: The Joker

Within the poker cards, we find a very special one that is The joker. Special more than anything because it is a wild card and can be found in the most modern decks. Furthermore, it is also one of the main symbols when we talk about tattoos. For what reason? Well, because he represents a new opportunity but also jokes and humor. Without a doubt, in the face of what it literally symbolizes in the game, it is a possible triumph. So we are facing a totally positive option, which will also be offered in various colors such as red or black and white. Despite the fact that many compare it with the card of The Fool of the Tarot, which unites the symbolism of foolishness as well as spontaneity. Without forgetting that this card can also have a double face, this is that sometimes its meaning can be related to deception.

Spades Tattoo

Pair of cards

When thinking about a card couple tattooThe truth is that we are talking about great symbolism. Since we must know that among its most prominent meanings are that of success or victory and of course, that of having very good luck in the couple. Both the king and queen of hearts are two of the most tattooed cards. Especially when we talk about two people who want to symbolize love through them. Although as we say, the tattoo with a couple of cards is common between two people, it does not always have to be that way. You can choose between two favorite cards that will transmit luck or power, depending on which they are.

Poker card tattoos

Meaning of poker cards

First of all we have to make the difference between the colors that we are going to find in the poker cards. It has always been said that red will symbolize good, while black will be the less optimistic version. Of course, as with most tattoos, we can also give it our own symbolism. Within the suits of these cards, we must highlight each of them, because they bring us different meanings:

  • Hearts are the representation of love as well as family. So, broadly speaking, we can say that they will symbolize emotions and feelings.
  • Picas: It can be learning on the one hand and on the other, those problems that we want to solve but that have been installed in our lives.
  • The diamonds: Showing their form, they relate to money and wealth in general. But they are also perfect to symbolize the strength and also the vitality of each person.
  • Clover is related to work and effort. Although also with future plans.
  • Cards of the aces: The ace of spades is one of the most common for tattoos. But in a matter of meanings we must say that it has the most disparate. Since on the one hand we find fortune and good luck in general, but it can also mean death. For one or the other, we must take into account the details that we will add when wearing it on our skin.
  • Queen of Hearts: It is perseverance and will are the meanings for cards like these.

La 'Royal flush' It is another of the most demanded designs. It is made up of an ace, as well as a king, queen, jack and a 10 that must be of the same suit. A combination that is credited with success and being unbeatable.

Meaning of poker card tattoos

4 Aces Tattoo: Meaning

Among the poker cards and their varieties, there is one that never fails. Thats why he 4 aces tattoo it is another of the most demanded. Because it will conform to all the styles that we want and that area of ​​the body that we have designed for it. Its meaning is that of good luck and of course, synonymous with full victory. Something that, as we see, is common in the vast majority of letters. These types of combinations are perfect for game lovers, but also for all those who want to carry success with them.

Poker cards and dice tattoos

When the poker cards are joined with the dice, then the main symbolism is the game, but also, it has certain variations. Luck is one of the meanings, since this detail is usually indicative of chance and an amulet to attract fortune. But there is also talk that between the two is another of the meanings that we cannot miss, since it talks about life. A way of talking about how unpredictable the long journey of life can be. The meaning of the risk can also be attributed to it. Since we never know what a game like this can bring us.

Poker card tattoos for couples

We have already talked about the importance of hearts and also their meaning. As for couples, there is a key symbol to be tattooed. The most common is that one of the two will carry a heart or the card of the queen of hearts, while the other party will carry the card of the king. The combinations that are presented will depend on the size and the place where we want said tattoo. Both hearts and crowns will be basic in tattoos like these, as well as the color red or black.

Where to get a poker card tattoo

  • Arms and hands: The truth is that the arms as well as the forearms and even the upper part of the hands are some of the most common areas where to wear this type of tattoos.
  • The fingers: Without a doubt, the lateral face of the fingers is also perfect to carry the symbols of poker. Even for couples who want to wear one of the so-called double tattoos with hearts or initials and crowns.
  • The chest: Of course, when combining several cards or a medium tattoo style, the chest is emerging as one of the best canvases.
  • In the legs: In this area you can combine both cards and dice and always bet on a great victory. That is, for larger and more complete designs.

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